It's been revealed in the last couple of decades that it is theoretically possible for men and women to be platonic friends. There is a chance, says society, that a grown guy and lady can enjoy each other's company without having sex with each other. The ultimate mind-fark of the platonic cross-gender friendship is the backup plan.

The backup plan is a program by which a pair of friends agree they will marry if they are not otherwise engaged, married or seriously heading in that direction by a certain age. Our buddies at Nerve tackle this phenomenon. Their advice columnist, … Read More

You know that guy, the one who's not really your boyfriend, but isn't just a friend either? The one you hope will turn into something eventually, but who's dragging his feet when it comes to making a move?

If the answer is yes, you're stuck in a fromance, and it's time to get out and move on. 4 Signs You're More Than Friends

Fromance. Webster's dictionary does not define it at all—and neither can you, probably—but if it did, the definition would read: a friendship/romance with a member of the opposite sex, characterized by comfort, consistency, and plenty of … Read More

It's the end of the week and there have been some solid love and relationship posts on the webs this week. Here are some that you may have missed. Enjoy:

The lads over at Complex like some women who are large and in charge (also big, bad and bodacious). I never would have thought of Serena Williams as big. Muscular, yes. Powerful, sure. Sexy, youbetcha? Big, IDK. (Kudos to Complex for use of "big boneded," I thought I was the only one.) Plus: any thoughts on which kind of "complex" they mean? A bunch of buildings? A psychological obsession? Forget it, it's … Read More

I'd safely assume that a vibrator would be a single gal's choice playmate, but I stand corrected. Sure, sexual satisfaction is fabulous, but what about the comfort and love of little pet to complete you?

What if that pet was a robotic dinosaur? Before you click this window closed and write me off as wonky, meet Pleo - the little fella that has gotten love from everyone from Julia Roberts to ABC's Nightline.

Pleo is this amazingly intuitive robotic dinosaur that made its way into many homes recently; it has sensory receptors and some type of … Read More

Cathy Hanauer is the editor of The Bitch in the House. Daniel Jones is the editor of The Bastard on the Couch. They have been married for 14 years and together they provide a his and hers take on questions about sex, love, dating and relationships. This round: being friends with the opposite sex.

Question: My husband and I are newly married and share most of our friends. But recently I made a male friend who my husband doesn't get along with—in fact, he seems suspicious! What's the best way to cultivate this new friendship on my own? –Arianna, 32 … Read More